Fimbulwinter (band)

Fimbulwinter was a black metal band that was part of the early Norwegian black metal scene. They had formed in Oslo during 1992 and released two demos that year. In 1994, they released their only album, Servants of Sorcery, featuring a cover of Celtic Frost's "Morbid Tales", which was the first release by newly formed Hot Records.

Fimbulwinter
Guitarist Shagrath
Background information
Origin	Oslo, Norway
Genres	Black metal
Years active	1992–1994
Labels	Hot Records

The band broke up shortly after. Guitarist Shagrath joined Dimmu Borgir and bassist Skoll joined Ulver.

The band is named after Fimbulvetr (or Fimbulvinter), an event in Norse mythology.

Members

• Shagrath (Stian Thoresen) – lead guitar, drums
• Necronos (Morten Lunde) – rhythm guitar, vocals
• Skoll (Hugh Steven James Mingay) – bass
• Orbweaver (Morten Bergseth) – drums

Discography

• 1992 – Rehearsal (demo)
• 1992 – Rehearsal Demo (demo)
• 1994 – Servants of Sorcery (album)

References

• Sharpe-Young, Garry (17 April 2007). "Fimbulwinter". MusicMight. Archived from the original on 30 September 2009. Retrieved 29 April 2008.